Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive a plaque or certificate and recognition at the NCTE Annual Convention.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding fiction for children that inspires compassion, imagination, and wonder, with the potential to transform young readers’ lives.
Key Information: Nominations must be for books published/distributed in the U.S. or its territories during the preceding year.